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New Creepshow Series Coming To Shudder

Shudder is teaming up with “The Walking Dead’s” Greg Nicotero to breathe new life into the classic Creepshow, not as a movie, but as a new anthology series. The special effects makeup master will not only executive produce the series but also supervise the series’ effects that will be handled by his company KBN EFX. He will direct the premiere episode, according to EW. Creepshow is a project very close to my heart!” Nicotero said. “It is one of those titles that embraces the true spirit of horror… thrills and chills celebrated in one of its truest art forms, the comic book come to life! I’m honored to continue the tradition in the ‘spirit’ which it was created.” Set to premiere on Shudder in 2019, each episode of the series will be directed by a different filmmaker. The original 1982 film, directed by George A. Romero, featured tales by horror master of horror Stephen King who also appeared in the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 18, 2018

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Bill Skarsgard Is Creepy As Hell In The New “Castle Rock” Trailer

The first trailer for Hulu’s new series “Castle Rock” is here and it’s creepy as hell, but that’s only fitting seeing it’s from Master of Horror Stephen King and J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens). The trailer features Bill Skarsgard (It) as a mysterious and twisted prisoner in Shawshank Prison. “Castle Rock is this town that [King] made famous in all these different books; and these two writers, Dustin Thomason and Sam Shaw, came up with this incredibly cool, terrifying, weird, funny idea of a series, new story, that takes place in this town,” producer J.J. Abrams recently told Jimmy Fallon. “And all of these characters from Stephen King’s books sort of are peripherally involved. We pitched it to Stephen King. He went nuts for it.” Scott Glenn stars as Alan Pangborn who appeared in both Needful Things and The Dark Half, and Sissy Spacek (Carrie) as Ruth Deaver, the adoptive mother of the series’ lead character Henry (Andre

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 11, 2018

MoviesNews

First Image From The Set Of ‘It: Chapter Two’ Surfaces

Principle photography has begun on Andy Muschietti‘s It: Chapter Two in Toronto, Canada. The follow-up to last year’s massive hit inspired by Stephen King’s 1986 novel. The first image has arrived via producer Barabra Mushietti‘s Instagram account and reveals Andy, her brother, standing in a Pennywise 2 jersey as he watches the cameras roll. Even though the screens have been blurred, it’s still exciting knowing that filming has started. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkyYRQ5AIMf/?taken-by=barbaramus Directed by Muschietti from the screenplay written by Gary Dauberman, the film stars Jessica Chastain as Beverly Marsh, Bill Hader as Richie, James McAvoy as Bill, James Ransone as Eddie, Andy Bean as Stanley, Isaiah Mustafa as Mike and Jay Ryan as Ben. Xavier Dolan is Adrian Mellon, Teach Grant as bully Henry Bowers, with Will Beinbrink as Tom Rogan, and Jess Weixler as Bill’s wife. Bill Skarsgård returns as the demented entity known as Pennywise. It: Chapter Two opens in theaters nationwide on September 6, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 9, 2018

Movies

‘The Shining’ Sequel ‘Doctor Sleep’ Has Cast Its Leading Lady

Today, we have some casting news for Mike Flanagan’s sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep. Today, THR has confirmed that Rebecca Ferguson will star as the leading lady. The talented actress has starred in films such as Life, The Snowman, The Greatest Showman, and The Girl on the Train. Ferguson joins Ewan McGregor who will play Danny Torrence as an adult, which Stephen King gave his blessing for. “Doctor Sleep takes place years after the events at the Overlook Hotel and focuses on the now middle-aged Danny who is still traumatized. He’s followed in his father’s footsteps and has problems with anger management and alcoholism. He soon gives up drinking and settles in a small town in New Hampshire. While there, his psychic abilities start to resurface and he develops a psychic link with a 12-year-old girl named Abra Stone who he must save after he discovers her life is being threatened by a tribe of paranormals led by a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 30, 2018

Movies

‘Pet Sematary’ Begins Filming

Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch, the writing/directing duo behind Starry Eyes, are tackling Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Today, they announced via Twitter that filming has officially begun on the project. Day one. #PetSematary pic.twitter.com/dfBAuW95xo — Dennis Widmyer (@denniswidmyer) June 18, 2018 Jason Clarke (Winchester) is set to star as Louis Creed, with Amy Seimetz (Alien: Covenant) playing the role of his wife Rachel. John Lithgow has been cast as their neighbor Jud Crandall. In the film, “Louis Creed, his wife Rachel and their two children Gage and Ellie move to a rural home where they are welcomed and enlightened about the eerie ‘Pet Sematary’ located near their home. After the tragedy of their cat being killed by a truck, Louis resorts to burying it in the mysterious pet cemetery, which is definitely not as it seems, as it proves to the Creeds that sometimes, dead is better.” Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Steven Schneider, and Mark Vahradian will be producing the film,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 18, 2018

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Star Announced For Mike Flanagan’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ Adaptation

Mike Flanagan‘s adaptation of Stephen King‘s Doctor Sleep has announced its first cast member and its star, Ewan McGregor. What’s more, King himself has blessed the union. The sequel to King’s classic The Shining will have McGregor, who has starred in films like Moulin Rouge!, Trainspotting and T2 Trainspotting, playing Danny Torrence who has grown up. Flanagan, who was behind the King adaptation Gerald’s Game for Netflix, will also be producing along with his partner Trevor Macy and Vertigo Entertainment’s Jon Berg, Variety reports. “Doctor Sleep takes place years after the events at the Overlook Hotel and focuses on the now middle-aged Danny who is still traumatized. He’s followed in his father’s footsteps and has problems with anger management and alcoholism. He soon gives up drinking and settles in a small town in New Hampshire. While there, his psychic abilities start to resurface and he develops a psychic link with a 12-year-old girl named Abra Stone who he must save

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 13, 2018

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Movie Review: Beyond the Grave (Porto dos Mortos – 2010)

In a post apocalyptic landscape a lone black clad lawman (Rafael Tombini) wanders in search of vengeance against an outre adversary; a demonically possessed serial killer (inspired in no small way by Stephen King’s great creation Randall Flagg). Along his journey our hero takes up with two teenage castaways who tag along on his dark mission, fights monsters and magic, and attempts to retain some semblance of his humanity as he stares further into the abyss of both his quest and the world he inhabits. Highly reminiscent of the D.Y.I., punk rock aesthetic of early ’90’s genre film trailblazers such as Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, Beyond the Grave presents a story that takes well established tropes and puts a slight spin on them, along with a kinetic energy that ends up being a bit like Mad Max meets Phantasm…a world of grim policemen in muscle cars fighting zombies and magic in dilapidated industrial districts and sprawling bucolic landscapes. Speaking

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Jun 12, 2018

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Viral Twitter Ghost Story Dear David Getting A Feature Film

“My apartment is currently being haunted by the ghost of a dead child and he’s trying to kill me. That is how the viral tale of Buzzfeed writer Adam Ellis’ Twitter ghost story Dear David started back in August of 2017, which he still claims is a true story. I’ve never been interested in convincing anyone that ghosts are real–I just wanted to tell my story,” Ellis has stated. “If it was all fiction, I probably would’ve updated more than once every couple weeks.” The Twitter tale follows Ellis as he documents the alleged haunting of his apartment by a young boy with a dent in his head. Ellis has now announced that Dan Lin (Stephen King’s IT) is set to produce a feature film based on Ellis’ story. https://twitter.com/moby_dickhead/status/1004475290599518208 Mike Van Waes (The Crooked Man) is penning the script. BuzzFeed Studios’ Lauren Dolgan and Hieu Ho (Master Class) will produce alongside Lin and Jonathan Eirich (Death Note).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 11, 2018

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‘Christine’ Getting 4K Ultra HD Release By Sony For 35th Anniversary

John Carpenter‘s adaptation of Stephen King‘s Christine is a true classic and to celebrate Christine‘s 35th Anniversary, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is introducing the film to a new generation by releasing Christine on 4K Ultra HD this September. “John Carpenter brings Stephen King’s best-selling novel to life in this chilling thriller. She was born in Detroit … on an automobile assembly line. But she is no ordinary automobile. Deep within her chassis lives an unholy presence. She is Christine – a red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury whose unique standard equipment includes an evil, indestructible vengeance that will destroy anyone in her way. She seduces 17-year-old Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon), who becomes consumed with passion for her sleek, rounded chrome-laden body. She demands his complete and unquestioned devotion and when outsiders seek to interfere, they become the victims of Christine’s horrifying wrath.” The film stars Keith Gordon (The Legend of Billie Jean, Back to School), John Stockwell (Into the Blue,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 8, 2018

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‘Alien: Covenant’ Star Amy Seimetz Is Headed To ‘Pet Sematary’

Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch, the writing and directing duo behind Starry Eyes, are currently casting for their remake of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Jason Clarke (Winchester) and John Lithgow have already come on board. Today, another name has been added to the list. Variety reports that Alien: Covenant star Amy Seimetz is in talks to play Rachel Creed, the wife of Louis and the mother of Ellie and Gage. Jason Clarke will star as Louis Creed, the part originally played by Dale Midkiff (interview). John Lithgow (The Crown) will co-star as the Creed’s neighbor, Jud. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Steven Schnider, and Mark Vahradian will produce. Pet Sematary, set to shoot this summer, will open in theaters on April 5, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 2, 2018